Warehouse Shipping & Forklift Specialist
Job Description
Warehouse Shipping & Forklift Specialist
Location: Kalispell, Montana
Company: Hemp Silk Threads
Position: Part-Time / Flexible Hours
Compensation: $26–$32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Hemp Silk Threads is seeking a dependable, experienced Warehouse Shipping & Forklift Specialist to assist with warehouse operations and the preparation and shipment of our textile inventory from our Kalispell warehouse.
We are looking for someone who is experienced, careful, organized, physically capable, and dependable. This is not simply a general warehouse labor position. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently and will have experience safely operating a forklift, preparing LTL freight, and handling valuable textile inventory.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a forklift to move textile inventory and pallets
- Load and unload trucks and freight shipments
- Move and organize large rolls of fabric within the warehouse
- Build and prepare pallets for LTL freight shipments
- Properly stack, protect, secure, stretch-wrap, and label shipments
- Assist with weighing, measuring, counting, and documenting inventory
- Prepare individual fabric rolls and larger orders for shipment
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse
- Help verify outgoing shipments for accuracy
- Work carefully to prevent damage to fabric and other inventory
- Assist with other shipping and warehouse duties as needed
Qualifications
- Previous forklift experience required
- Warehouse, shipping, receiving, freight, or distribution experience strongly preferred
- Experience preparing pallets for LTL freight is highly desirable
- Ability to safely handle large and sometimes heavy rolls of fabric
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Dependable transportation and reliable attendance
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Safety-conscious and careful when handling inventory
- References from previous employers preferred
Forklift certification is a plus. Applicants with substantial forklift experience who need updated certification are also encouraged to apply.
About Hemp Silk Threads
Hemp Silk Threads is a textile company specializing in high-quality natural and organic fabrics. Our Kalispell warehouse contains rolls of premium fabrics that require careful handling, organization, and preparation for shipment to customers throughout the United States.
We value reliability, integrity, safety, efficiency, and attention to detail.
To Apply
Please respond with:
- Your name and phone number
- A brief description of your warehouse and shipping experience
- Your forklift experience
- Whether you have experience preparing pallets for LTL freight
- Your current availability
- Your desired hourly rate
- Two work references, if available
